Fred Astaire: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Frederic Austerlitz, Jr. • Frederick Austerlitz
Born May 10, 1899 • OmahaNebraska
Died June 22, 1987 (aged 88) • Los AngelesCalifornia
Awards And Honors Grammy AwardKennedy Center Honors (1978)Academy Award (1950) • Special Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1950) • Cecil B. DeMille Award (1961) • Emmy Award (1978): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1961): Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series • Emmy Award (1959): Best Single Performance by an Actor • Golden Globe Award (1975): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1951): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Married To Robyn Smith (married 1980) • Phyllis Livingston Potter (1933–1954 [her death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Untitled Project" (1999–2000) • "Ghost Story" (1981) • "Battlestar Galactica" (1979) • "Un taxi mauve" (1977) • "The Amazing Dobermans" (1976) • "The Towering Inferno" (1974) • "It Takes a Thief" (1969–1970) • "Midas Run" (1969) • "Finian's Rainbow" (1968) • "Dr. Kildare" (1965) • "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1964) • "Alcoa Premiere" (1962) • "The Notorious Landlady" (1962) • "The Pleasure of His Company" (1961) • "On the Beach" (1959) • "General Electric Theater" (1957–1959) • "Silk Stockings" (1957) • "Funny Face" (1957) • "Daddy Long Legs" (1955) • "The Band Wagon" (1953) • "The Belle of New York" (1952) • "Royal Wedding" (1951) • "Let's Dance" (1950) • "Three Little Words" (1950) • "The Barkleys of Broadway" (1949) • "Easter Parade" (1948) • "Blue Skies" (1946) • "Yolanda and the Thief" (1945) • "Ziegfeld Follies" (1945) • "The Sky's the Limit" (1943) • "You Were Never Lovelier" (1942) • "Holiday Inn" (1942) • "You'll Never Get Rich" (1941) • "Second Chorus" (1940) • "Broadway Melody of 1940" (1940) • "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" (1939) • "Carefree" (1938) • "A Damsel in Distress" (1937) • "Shall We Dance" (1937) • "Swing Time" (1936) • "Follow the Fleet" (1936) • "Top Hat" (1935) • "Roberta" (1935) • "The Gay Divorcee" (1934) • "Flying Down to Rio" (1933) • "Dancing Lady" (1933)

Top Questions

Is Fred Astaire married?
Robyn Smith (married 1980), Phyllis Livingston Potter (1933–1954 [her death])
Where was Fred Astaire born?
Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
When was Fred Astaire born?
Fred Astaire was born on May 10, 1899.

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